Exposure to Roundup increases movement speed and decreases body mass in earthworms

Exposure to Roundup increases movement speed and decreases body mass in earthworms

Glyphosate, the herbicidal ingredient in Roundup products, can persist in soil for months or years, allowing soil invertebrates ample time to encounter and respond to contamination. While Roundup products can negatively impact earthworm (Eisenia fetida) health, they may also provide a direct or indi...

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Main Authors: Sharon T Pochron, Mateo Mezic, Samantha Byrne, Samy Sasoun, Alex Casamassima, Melisa Kilic, Amanda Nuzzo, Charles-Edouard Beaudet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Environmental Science
Subjects:
glyphosate
roundup
optimal foraging theory
movement speed
compost worm
body mass
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2022.991494/full

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